ASTM F852/F852M
Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline, Kerosene, and Diesel Containers for Consumer Use
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ASTM F852/F852M is the ASTM standard for portable gasoline, kerosene, and diesel containers for consumer use. It provides a technical basis for evaluating containers intended to hold and dispense common liquid fuels in everyday settings. By defining a consistent specification, this standard helps support safer product selection, clearer procurement decisions, and more reliable quality expectations. For manufacturers, distributors, and buyers, it serves as a practical reference for comparing container designs against an established ASTM benchmark.
Purpose of ASTM F852/F852M
The purpose of ASTM F852/F852M is to establish a specification for portable fuel containers used by consumers for gasoline, kerosene, and diesel. As a product standard, it helps define the expected framework for design and performance considerations rather than leaving those details open to interpretation. This is useful when evaluating containers for routine storage, transport, and dispensing of fuel in consumer environments. It supports a more consistent approach to compliance, product review, and technical assessment.
Common use cases of ASTM F852/F852M
This standard is commonly referenced for consumer fuel containers used around homes, garages, workshops, and other small-scale fueling environments. It is relevant to products intended for portable storage and handling of gasoline, kerosene, or diesel where dependable construction and predictable use are important. ASTM F852/F852M is also useful in purchasing and specification review when comparing container offerings, checking conformance claims, or aligning product documentation with a recognized ASTM standard.
Why ASTM F852/F852M matters
ASTM F852/F852M matters because portable fuel containers must perform consistently and be evaluated against clear requirements. A recognized specification can help reduce confusion during sourcing, testing, and product acceptance by giving stakeholders a shared technical reference. It also supports quality control by making it easier to compare products and verify whether they are designed for the intended consumer use. In practice, this can help lower risk and improve confidence in product performance.
- Portable consumer fuel containers
- Gasoline, kerosene, and diesel use
- Specification and compliance review
- Product evaluation and quality control
- Publication Date: 2022-01-19
- Publisher: ASTM
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